Posted By: Emanuele Canu
Agosto 16, 2024
Weather warning for strong thunderstorms in Sardinia.
The Civil Protection has issued a weather alert for hydrogeological risk and storms in various areas of Sardinia, valid from 2:00 p.m. on August 16 until 8:59 p.m. on August 17. The alert is yellow code, corresponding to an ordinary criticality, and concerns the areas of Flumendosa-Flumineddu, Gallura and Logudoro.
A high probability of scattered showers and thunderstorms across the island.
Weather forecasts indicate a high probability of scattered showers and thunderstorms, which could be of strong intensity, today and tomorrow. For this reason, the Civil Protection invites citizens to exercise maximum caution and to respect the warnings issued.
Do not stop near watercourses.
The expected storms could cause disruption especially in the areas most vulnerable to hydrogeological risk. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to pay particular attention to roads, which could be affected by flooding or landslides. It is also recommended not to stop near watercourses or in areas subject to landslides. The Civil Protection remains on alert and will constantly monitor the evolution of the situation, ready to intervene if necessary.
